Ambrogio Lorenzetti's Allegory Of Good Government

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The work of Ambrogio Lorenzetti’s Allegory of Good Government consists of three frescoes, each on its own wall. These frescoes are called Good Government, Good City, and Bad Government and Bad City. The scenes indicates Siennas environment in the 14th century and how they lived their life. In life under a good government, the fresco illustrates the establishment of justice and the equality of the citizens. There is a school for the children of the city as well as shops for the traders and merchants who are busy at work. In the background, men are working very hard on the roofs of detailed buildings. Everybody is immersed in themselves and their work to keep the city running smoothly.
The three figures in Good Government represents the cardinal

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